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oneilj - Posted on 28 January 2013

Erie County Legislator John J. Mills announces that several additional Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Outreaches have been scheduled in his district. Interviews will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until 4 p.m. Doors open at 8:30am. All applicants will be interviewed.

HEAPis a federally funded program to assist income eligible Erie County residents with the costs of home heating, electricity, and energy conservation. The HEAP outreach will be administered by the Erie County Departments of Social Services and Senior Services and is open to all income eligible households.

“HEAP outreaches provide eligible recipients with individual attention to help with the process. Anyone who has questions is encouraged to attend to ensure they meet the requirements for receiving HEAP benefits,” said Legislator Mills.

Applicants must bring the following documentation to the outreach:

1) Proof of gross income received within the last 30 days for all household members

For questions or additional information, please call the HEAP Hotline at (716) 858-7644 or HEAP Application Request Line at (716) 858-1969.

The HEAP 2012-2013 income guidelines are as follows:

Household Size

Gross Monthly Income

1

$ 0 - 2,138

2

$ 0 - 2,796

3

$ 0 - 3,453

4

$ 0 - 4,111

5

$ 0 - 4,769

6

$ 0 - 5,427

7

$ 0 - 5,550

8

$ 0 - 5,673

9

$ 0 - 5,797

10

$ 0 - 5,920

11

$ 0 - 6,346

11 +

+ $495 per each household member

Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as HEAP benefits are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Eligible households can receive one regular HEAP benefit per season, but may also be eligible for an emergency HEAP benefit if they are in danger of running out of fuel or having their utility service shut off. Applications for emergency HEAP benefits are currently being accepted.

“Food For All,” a program of the Network of Religious Communities, will be at the Eden, Sardinia and Boston HEAP Outreaches from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help households apply for SNAP Benefits (food stamps). For more information, please call 882-7705.